I've seen quite a few posts about w d 40 here, both pro and con. I've got a
grandfather clock I built 23 years ago and it's never had any lube except
wd40. I spray a little in once a year and so far o k.
Any comments?
Walt
Bad idea.
WD40 dries up, turns into sticky glue. Attracts dust, makes thicker, harder
goo. More WD can wash away some of it, but you need more each time. This
exacerbates the problem, covering all the surfaces in muck.
Clocks need to be lubricated *only* at the pivot points. Meshing gears are
designed to run dry. Oil on the face of gear does no good.
Proper lubrication involves:
1) removal of all the previous attempts to lubricate (95% of the time
expended on the task)
2) application, by the drop, of clock oil to the pivots (only) (2% of the
time)
3) cleanup of any spilt oil (3% of the time)
WD *can* work to unseize a dirty clock - but the fix is only temporary.
--
Jeff R.
Years ago, I worked for Simplex Time Recorder when most of the time clocks
were mechanical. More than a few times we had a call to check out a clock
loosing time. On inspection, we found the shaft holes in the backplate worn
one diameter wide and two d's long. Needless to say, the gears didn't line
up so well any more. The story was always "Well, about three months ago,
the clock started squeaking so I gave it a couple of shots of WD-40 and it
quieted down." The factory grease spots on the shafts would be washed away
by the '40 so the plate began to wear. The WD-40 actually lubed the
synchronous motor (which was bad) for a bit till everything went south. It
is basically a solvent with TEMPorary lubricating abilities.
Respectfully,
Ron Moore
It gets sticky.
WD-40 is good for softening up dried WD-40 deposits.
It can be good for cleaning grease off your hands. I prefer Go-jo but
some times you have to improvise.
Wes
YOu worked for Simplex? I stuck up/repaired a shitload of Simplex clocks
and various syncronizers when I worked for Cincinnati Time.
Hated working on the big assed motor generators..was always afraid of
getting my ass fried.
Gunner
Political Correctness
A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority and
rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media,
which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible
to pick up a turd by the clean end.
I only had one of those installations, a college campus. I sure jumped the
first time I heard it kick off and do its thing, 3510htz as I remember.
You could hear that thing all over campus. We mostly used the tube-type
transmitters. I think I've still got one, somewhere.
Ron
You can use Brownpolymer instead of WD-40 it doesn't harden with age
it can be put on wet or dry film stays on for ever. WD-40 was made for
water displacement not for lubing. Brownpolymer has to be wiped on as
its pressure activated. The only bad point it won't wash of with any
solvent but turpentine.
Rand
wd 40 information may be of use
Water Displacement #40.
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and
degreaser to protect missile parts.
WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket
Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water
displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation,
thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas
missile parts.
The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also
known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans.
The rest, as they say, is history.
It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them
is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff
manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that
is added to the brew.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothin in WD-40 that
would hurt you.
When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has
ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as
well as glass. It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stovetop...Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been.
You'll be amazed.
Here are some of the uses:
Protects silver from tarnishing.
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
Keeps flies off cows.
Restores and cleans chalkboards.
Removes lipstick stains.
Loosens stubborn zippers.
Untangles jewelry chains.
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
Removes tomato stains from clothing.
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
Keeps scissors working smoothly.
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding
mowers.
Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl
bumpers.
Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy
handling.
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
Removes splattered grease on stove.
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
Removes all traces of duct tape.
Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis
pain.
Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and
bumpers."
The favorite use in the state of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.
WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be
catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical
attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using
some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some
states.
still would use Brownpolymer its not toxic has no flash point will go
to higher temp won't carbonize plus it will go to lower with out any
change.
it's being used for on silver to keep from tarnishing .
using on drills and saw for drilling gold.
Can be used on machine ways and tooling coolant
Once put on stays wont wipe off doesn't wear off
keeps alum from tarnishing and prevents acid from attacking the
surface.
Zebra mussel can't stick to the surface that it's applied on.
Also can be used for waterless car wash
a wax a cleaner
can be put Shower wall to keep soup scum from sticking
Water runs off
Dirt won't stick repels Dirt
Works on metal tools and keeps them from rusting
Brass and copper stop corrosion
can be used for anti fouling on boats
Work in low temp
Works on fishing reels
Not effected by solvents or water doesn't wash off
can be used for metal spinning
can be used for stick draw slide and windows
work excellent on all bearings and bushings
Great cleaner when wiped on will clean your hands like waterless
cleaner
Got to try it found at
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Depends very little on petroleum made mostly from organic compoundsI
Ive still got a couple boxes of synchronous motor cores, some clock
works and whatnot. And a dozen or so time clocks, mostly Cincy..but
probably a couple Simplex and whatnot.
I was Responsible Managing Employee for a franchise here in
Califronia..had to have all the licenses for the fire alarm stuff.
Shrug. Thats what I was doing just before I went into machine tool
repair. Access controls, fire alarms, time and attendence stuff. Ran 3
brance offices. Bakersfield, Visalia and Fresno.
Hated the little bastard who owned the franchise. When I got the job
with OmniTurn..I came in early, cleaned out my desk and work areas,
cleaned my personal stuff from the company truck, and left the keys on
his desk, laying on a photo copy of my hand, bird finger extended.
Gunner
Political Correctness
A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority and
rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media,
which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible
to pick up a turd by the clean end.
Thanks - good stuff. flash point at 130 F! Gunner doesn't keep one under the
bench I bet!
Martin
Martin H. Eastburn
@ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net
TSRA, Life; NRA LOH & Endowment Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot"s Medal.
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder
IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member.
What, an open container of WD-40? Crom's dick..NO.
In fact..I just got to thinking..and I dont believe Ive got any WD40
anywhere on the property. I dont use it, dont like it, got better
alternatives so dont waste my money on it.
Gunner
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>Martin H. Eastburn
>@ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net
>TSRA, Life; NRA LOH & Endowment Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot"s Medal.
>NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder
>IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member.
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The 30-35% "Petroleum Base Oil" in the composition seems yo contradict
those who keep saying WD-40 has no lubricating properties, doesn't it?
I'd expect that the oil is left after the other stuff evaporates, huh?
If not, why not?
Jeff
Jeff
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